Kimberly, AL

Full City Profile · Alabama · Jefferson County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
4,327 Population 590/sq mi density
$96,190 Median Income $39,006 per capita
$286,900 Home Value $308,775 Zillow
$1,069 Median Rent 23.8% income on rent
62°F Avg Temperature
177 Violent Crime/100K 331 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$96,190 median income, 2.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$286,900 home value, $1,069/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
177 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
30.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Kimberly, AL

At a Glance

Median Income
$96,190
28% above
$39,006 per capita
Home Value
$286,900
2% above
Zillow: $308,775
Median Rent
$1,069/mo
8% below
23.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
177/100K
54% below
331/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
30.1%
11% below
93.8% high school+
Unemployment
2.5%
31% below
1.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.7%
1% below
12.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F

How Kimberly Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Kimberly's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
128%
Home Value
102%
Rent
92%
Poverty
15%
Bachelor's
89%
Unemployment
69%
Crime
46%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Kimberly a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Kimberly residents earn a median household income of $96,190 , which is 28% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $39,006. The unemployment rate stands at 2.5% (31% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 22,923 business establishments, including 1,550 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Kimberly is $286,900 , 2% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $308,775. Median rent is $1,069/month, with 23.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2003.

Safety & Crime

Kimberly reports 177 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 54% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 331/100K.

Education

30.1% of adults in Kimberly hold a bachelor's degree or higher (11% below the national average). 93.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Kimberly has an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 57.0 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 57.

Data Overview

People

Population4,327
Median Age39.4 yrs
Density590/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born0.6%
Veterans13.1%

Economy

A+
Median Income$96,190
Per Capita$39,006
Unemployment2.5%
Poverty1.9%
County GDP$65,539M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,376

Housing

A+
Home Value$286,900
Rent$1,069
Ownership95.0%
Zillow$308,775
Housing Units1,548
Rent Burden23.8%

Crime

F
Violent177/100K
Property331/100K

Health

Obesity31.7%
Diabetes9.7%
Smoking12.8%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death13,164/100K

Climate

Avg Temp62°F
Rain57.0 in/yr
AQI57 (Moderate)
Elevation452 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+30.1%
High School+93.8%
Graduate+15.0%
School Score4.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 44% / D 55%
Commute33 min
Broadband94.4%
Internet Speed187 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries40

Did You Know?

The median home in Kimberly was built in 2003.
The nearest airport is Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.505 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
9.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 187 Mbps.
There are 1,550 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 94 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.